Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Basingstoke
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Basingstoke and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
Slow-roasted pork in Basingstoke
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Film set catering in Basingstoke, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Basingstoke can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Typical bookings include long days on set and period locations, serving a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and salads.
For a shoot in Basingstoke, base is often a car park or industrial yard. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Basingstoke
How far is Basingstoke from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Basingstoke?
Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Occasions we serve in Basingstoke
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Basingstoke and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Extended shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Give us one contact in production.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Basingstoke
More for events in Basingstoke
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-September shoots near Basingstoke lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A route for our vehicle
- One contact for the day
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Location catering around Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Basingstoke, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
With the A30 and A33 nearby, Basingstoke is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Central London is about 46 miles from Basingstoke, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Basingstoke on the A30 and A33, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Basingstoke we cover include South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Basingstoke has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Basingstoke include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away